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'Nucifora to call the shots at Scottish Rugby'
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Sunday, 25 August 2024 09:44
Nucifora will be a key player in appointing his own successor when the time comes.He is known for his capacity to "get stuff done", although he would use another word in place of stuff. He compromises on nothing. When he first took over in Dublin he said it was a matter of "looking at what's under the bonnet." He fought…
Feyi-Waboso eyes more after 'best year of my life'
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Sunday, 25 August 2024 04:05
A year ago, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was living in halls of residence hoping to break into the Exeter University rugby union team, but 12 months on he has become one of the hottest properties in the English game. The 21-year-old is preparing for his second season in the Premiership after a meteoric rise in which he became an England regular and…
England defence coach Jones quits after seven months
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Saturday, 24 August 2024 06:05
England defence coach Felix Jones has become the latest key figure to quit Steve Borthwicks set-up.It comes after strength and conditioning guru Aled Walters left to join Ireland.It is understood Jones has a 12-month notice period in his Rugby Football Union contract.But it is believed he has handed in his resignation after just seven months in the role.The 37-year-old joined…
Selling Twickenham name rights 'smart' - Mitchell
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Friday, 23 August 2024 03:44
England women's head coach John Mitchell believes Twickenham being renamed the Allianz Stadium is a "smart move" by the Rugby Football Union.The new sponsorship deal will see the stadium's name change from September.Mitchell's side will play the first game after the change against world champions New Zealand on 14 September."I can only see the positive sides," Mitchell told BBC Sport."For…
How Ed Jackson went from spinal injury to mountain climbing
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Thursday, 22 August 2024 17:10
Ben PritchardIn 2017, professional rugby player Ed Jackson was told that after breaking his neck, he would probably never walk again. Now the 35-year-old is a mountain climber, despite the effects of that accident leaving him with permanent disabilities.The purpose Jackson and his wife Lois have found in helping others after his own life-changing injuries is the topic of a…
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